August 31st, Registration, Opening Ceremony, Keynote Speech and Sub-Regional Reports September 1st Workshops on the BPFA and emerging Issues September 1st Workshops on the BPFA and emerging Issues September 2nd Workshops on emerging and on going issues in the region September 3rd Plenary Session to discuss the issues emerging from the workshops and the adoption of the resolutions and recommendations of the symposium followed by cultural activities September 4th Complimentary tours and excursions